Pinwheel Block of the Month quilt

I just finished the quilt top for my upcoming block of the month quilt! Here is a peek at what the finished quilt top looks like.

Pinwheel Block of the Month with 'Boathouse'

I designed it last October when I sprained my ankle and couldn't walk for a week.  At least one good thing came out of it, right?  I used the fabric 'Boathouse' by Sweetwater.  It measures 60x60.  The blocks are 12 inches finished.  Twelve blocks are pinwheels and 13 blocks are nine patches. 

Block one will begin the first week of February.  Each month we will make two of the same pattern block from different fabrics.  The nine patch blocks will come last in month seven.  

I hope you can join me!

Stormy

Finished French Valentine Quilt

I wasn't sure if I liked the blocks or not.  Then, I thought I chose the wrong sashing and border. Then, I thought I messed up the quilting!  This quilt made me second guess myself again and again; and it was supposed to be a quick and easy quilt! But after all the stress, I looked at the finished quilt, and I loved it!  

It started out as a Valentine quilt using Riley Blakes 'Lost and Found Heart' fabric.  Then I threw in some fabrics from my stash and added a french border, so now it is my french Valentine quilt! It really was fun to make. I think I just need a little more practice making scrappy-ish quilts.  

It looks beautiful on the back of my sofa and its going to look beautiful with all the Valentine decorations.

Stormy

Stash building and Valentine's sewing

One of my favorite parts of vacationing in Utah (besides seeing family) is all the many wonderful quilt shops!  Whenever I get up there, I go to as many shops as possible.  (I have to make up for not having any where I live. Sad.)
This past year, I have wanted to make more scrappy quilts. So, I went on a stash building hunt.  It was great fun.  I may have gone a little overboard, but I ended up with....

So much eye candy! I just love to sit and look at all my newly acquired pretties.

As soon as the kids went back to school, I began to sew and sew.  My French style Valentine's quilt was the result.

I've also started working on my new block of the month.  I'll have a few sneak peak pictures to show soon.

Stormy

New Year's Crafts!

We made it back from all our Christmas travels and finally had a day to relax.  My daughters got some fun little sewing kits from Santa, so we decided to do a little crafting.

They turned out so cute. What a fun way to get kids interested in sewing! 

Stormy

Finished Churn Dash Quilts

I started making a churn dash quilt for my sister-in-law last April.  Her birthday is in July, so I’d have plenty of time to finish it right?  Yeah, no. It didn’t work out that way.  But, I did get it finished in time for Christmas…… along with one for me!

I used fabric by Jennifer Paganelli that I have had for years and years.  They were just waiting for the right quilt(s) to come along.

For my sister-in-law’s quilt, I chose a happy, green and blue small print fabric.  Since the backing is bright green and purple, I thought subdued would be a better border choice.

The second quilt I opted for a bright, bold, green, rose print.

I chose a calmer backing for this quilt.

The green combination was a bit of a gamble, but there are so many colors on the front, I figured I could get away with it.  Sometimes you just have to go with what you love!

We now have two happy, bright colored, cuddle in the winter quilts!

Stormy

Star Bright Table Topper

Every year my talented sister takes our family pictures (which always turn out awesome). And every year, I make her a table topper quilt.  It’s a good swap and we both end up happy.  I’m pretty excited about this year’s quilt.

My sister wanted a star quilt, so I came up with this pattern to show off all the cute fabrics.  The turquoise and gray are so striking together.

She did a great job picking out the fabrics.  And since she gave me all the scraps, I may have to make a little something for me too!

Stormy

It’s a great day!

Cooler weather is finally coming to the southwest!  Leaves are starting to show color and I’m pulling out my pants and sweaters. AND… I finished two quilt tops! Wahoo!

I made not one, but two churn dash quilts!  I’m waiting for the backing fabric to come in the mail before quilting, then more pictures will follow.

ALSO, I received this lovely bundle in the mail today….

The fabric is “Boathouse” by Sweetwater.  I will be using this fat quarter bundle for a block of the month quilt I’m starting soon.  I’m super excited about the pattern, so if you are interested, start collecting your fabric!

Also, one last bit of news.  I have finally started an Instagram account.  I know, I’m a little (a lot) behind the times, but I get there eventually.  So, if you want to follow me on Instagram, just look for SewStormy.

See,  I told you it was a good day!

Stormy